24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotline Verified listing

If you or someone in your family is having thoughts of suicide, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing a mental health crisis—help is just three digits away.

Call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor at the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7 anywhere in the U.S.

Whether it’s you, your child, or someone you love—988 is there to listen and help you through it.

💛 Best for families who...

• • Are in an urgent mental health crisis or feeling unsafe
  • Need someone to talk to immediately—day or night
  • Are worried about a loved one who may be at risk
  • Have teens or tweens struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression, or intense emotions

🧠 Why It Helps:

You don’t have to wait for an appointment or wonder what to do next. 988 counselors are trained to listen, de-escalate, and guide you to safety. Whether you need a moment of calm or help finding local services, they’re there to support you.

💡 What to Know:

• • 📞 Call or text 988 from anywhere in the U.S.
  • 🖥️ You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat
  • 🕐 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • 🌎 Support available in English and Spanish, with interpretation in 240+ languages
  • 🔐 Free and confidential
  • 👂 Real people trained to support anyone in distress—no judgment

You are not alone. Support is just three numbers away.